Hello buffieann, welcome to Psych Central.
I think a lot of people with mental health issues are highly sensitive people, I think that is because we are more aware of our emotions. I see it as a gift, rather than a hindrance, here is a really good article on this gift!
5 Gifts of Being Highly Sensitive | World of Psychology
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